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Curtis Consulting Limited
PO Box 8673
Nottingham
NG5 0AS
Curtis Consulting IT Limited
PO Box 8673
Nottingham
NG5 0AS
Tel: +44 (0)844 414 1433
Fax: +44 (0)844 414 1431
Email: info@curtis-consulting.com
Url: www.curtisconsulting.com
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Curtis Consulting was established in 1993 offering computer consultancy to
some of the largest corporations in the world, including such clients as
Compaq Computer EMEA, The Hughes Corporation and Citibank. Those same
skills and experience that have kept world businesses running are now available
to you.
At Curtis Consulting we specialise in installing and maintaining business
computer systems. Whatever your requirements - a single computer to run your
accounts, or a 100 workstation network - we can design, install and support it,
leaving you more time to manage your business.
If you already have a system and need help supporting it, our experience,
versatility and flexibility means we can work alongside any existing hardware or
software suppliers.
We offer a range of maintenance packages to give you continuous cover and to
suit all budgets. We will ensure there is always someone on hand to meet your
computing needs, and you will have named contacts to call upon. We make it
our business to offer you complete peace of mind with our maintenance
packages.
If you would rather call us as and when you need us, so that we act as a safety
net to keep your business running, then we have a package tailor made for just
that situation. Decide on your budget and then talk to us.
Running a computer system used to be complex and time consuming, but not
any more. In addition to installation and maintenance, Curtis Consulting have a
wide range of services available. We have strategic partnerships with other
companies so that all your requirements can be accommodated through one
single source.
Our Aim
An affordable service that provides peace of mind, with a single point of
contact, delivering solutions that exceed your expectations.
Contact Details
Tel: +44 (0) 844 414 1433
Fax +44 (0) 844 414 1431
Email: info@curtisconsulting.com
URL: www. curtisconsulting.com
Our Philosophy
We work closely with our customers, manufacturers and suppliers to ensure we
can deliver the best value for money. This means delivering equipment that
works in a timely and efficient manner.
To this end, we have nurtured close relationships with chosen manufacturers
and suppliers. We choose our favoured manufacturers by the quality of goods
they supply in a reasonable price range. We choose our favoured suppliers by
their ability to supply our chosen goods quickly, efficiently and economically.
Good quality products at a good price is our aim.
Sometimes our favoured manufacturers and suppliers do not offer products to
satisfy every need, and technology moves fast – we keep an open mind to new
possibilities, and will search throughout the distribution network to find the
right equipment to fulfil our customers’ requirements.
Sometimes you just want us to sort out your existing equipment – if that’s what
you want, that’s what we’ll do.
We continually supply on-the-job training for all our engineers, as well as
utilising manufacturer and other training where appropriate. Our engineers are
up-to-date with the latest technology and innovation, as well as a good
understanding of current market leading products.
Through all this, we keep our customers informed, and endeavour to supply
our goods and services to our customer’s timescale and within budget. We
endeavour to provide our service in a manner which is helpful and convenient
to our customers.
Our Team
Peter Curtis
Peter has been a computer systems consultant for over twenty years. In 1993 he
established Curtis Consulting Limited, and spent several years in Europe &
America, working with multinational companies and specializing in support. In
2002 he settled down in the UK, providing IT support and consultancy for
local businesses.
Oliver Sharpe
Oliver is our primary on-site engineer – installing, maintaining and supporting
all our customers from the largest domain network installation to the smallest
home user.
Alex Walker
Alex is our primary office-based engineer, sorting out most queries that can be
handled without a call-out, quoting for new work, preparing equipment for
installation, and managing the contract maintenance of servers. He normally
does all this from our office, but can do on-site calls if required.
Richard Palethorpe
Richard covers a variety of roles, from in-house application development, to
internet sales, and IT support.
James Smith and Peter Sheppard
James and Peter are focussed on our Laser Graphic products and manage
internet sales fulfilment and support.
Tina Curtis and Marianne Stansfield
Our admin team keep a low profile, preferring to concentrate on keeping the
day to day running of the business going smoothly. They endeavour to ensure
that engineers are always available, and will deal with any account queries.
As part of our aim to provide a complete, simple and cost-effective offering to
our customers, we have created the Online brand. This is our internet shopping
persona, delivering recognised quality products at internet prices. We
constantly review our products and prices to ensure we are delivering the right
products at the best prices. This brand will be expanding to cover a variety of
goods – watch this space to see our offering grow.
Please visit the following internet sites for more information:
www.okionline.co.uk
www.kyoceraonline.co.uk
www.brother.uk.com
www.konicaminolta.uk.com
www.lgsigns.com
www.schoolprintersupplies.co.uk
LGSigns is a proprietary number plate and sign making system, designed to
make everything from Emergency Exit signs to Advertising banners. LG signs
can be used outside or inside, are tough, durable and easy to maintain. Rigid
signs are robust enough to comply with crash regulations for vehicle licence
plates, and are vandal resistant - spray paint can be left to dry for days, and
still just wipes off.
We also do soft banners and flexible stick-on signs - even business cards and
letter heads. Designs can be standard, or customised. And all these can be
created in your own office or workshop.
We have worked closely with the printer and media manufacturers, as well as
our software developers, to develop this system in its entirety. We continue to
develop and improve, to increase flexibility and functionality while keeping up
with technological advances.
The system comprises software to design your sign, a printer, consumables and
a jig to put it together. Once you have this, you need never go elsewhere for
your signs again.
Our Partners
As part of our aim to provide the best service possible, including good quality
goods at the best price, we work very closely with manufacturers.
We pick product brands using our wide experience of installing and
maintaining computers and peripherals. In short, we are constantly evaluating
the goods that pass through our hands to get an understanding of usability,
reliability and robustness. We use this experience to guide us when we
recommend products.
We have a short list of manufacturers with whom we have very close
relationships, and this enables us to influence their product offering. Because
we are regularly talking to them, we pass on your comments and requirements,
and they do respond – sometimes creating new products, sometimes
incorporating requests into ongoing development.
Our engineers take advantage of manufacturer training. This is part of our
ongoing training program, and helps to make sure we can supply the best and
most efficient service possible.
Through all this, we always ensure we are never tied to one brand in any one
area. If one of our customers has a specific requirement, we will look at all
brands and all possibilities to satisfy that need. Nevertheless, we only
recommend products that we feel will work reliably and consistently.
Oki Systems (UK) Ltd is a specialist in business printed communications with a
commitment to bringing fast quality colour printing to the workplace, with an
established reputation as a corporate leader in environmental conservation. Oki
products are designed to reflect a special understanding of day-to-day business
requirements. Whether your business is a start-up or a multinational, Oki have
the products to suit your needs - from dot matrix printers to colour multifunctional units.
We are Oki’s only UK-based Development Partner. This relationship gives us
access to Oki’s technical solutions team, which enables us to develop a deeper
understanding of printing technology and how it works. We have access to
products before they are released, so we know what’s coming and when. Our
engineers are Oki warranted, so if you do choose an Oki printer you know that
we are just a phone call away.
Fujitsu Computers has a reputation for producing equipment that is reliable,
robust and cost effective. They also have a corporate concern for
environmental protection, and are manufactured in Europe. We supply Fujitsu
computers because we find them reliable – in other words, they work.
We are a Fujitsu Siemens Computers Elite Partner. Our engineers benefit from
access to Fujitsu’s technical teams, enabling us to better handle any issues that
may arise.
VMware products allow you to optimize and manage your IT infrastructure,
from desktop to server, by virtualizing your computing, storage and networking
systems. Increase server and other resource utilization, improve performance,
strengthen security and minimize system downtime.
Sophos is a market-leader in the anti-virus arena. Their commitment to
research and development, and rigorous attention to quality have enabled them
to deliver award-winning protection from viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware and
spam.
We are a Sophos Channel Partner. In order to maintain this status, our
engineers have to pass Sophos training program.
GFI is a leading developer of network security, content security and messaging
software. GFI is a market leader in the network software arena, and has a
customer base in excess of 160,000 worldwide. We are a GFI Channel Partner.
Curtis Consulting IT Limited
CCIT is dedicated to providing support for your business, maintaining your IT installation as
you need it to be to operate and grow your business.
Computer Monitoring and Support
We offer 2 monitoring and support packages to give you continuous cover and
to suit all budgets. We will ensure there is always someone on hand to meet
your computing needs, and you will have named contacts to call upon. We
make it our business to offer you complete peace of mind with our monitoring
and support packages.
Professional:
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Server monitoring
Server - small fixes and preventative measures identified by monitoring
Telephone technical support 2
Priority on calls 3
1
Value:
Tailor-made to act as a safety net for the smaller business or individuals
who will only occasionally require our assistance.
Monitoring and Support Service Summary
£ Per Month (Servers)
Service Level
Call Priority
£ Per Hour4
5
£ Per Month (Clients )
1 Server
Per Server
over 1
Per 10 Clients
(First 30)
Per 10 Clients
(Over 30)
Professional
1
£45
£45
£20
£30
£15
Value
2
£65
£0
£0
£0
£0
Discounted Remote Desktop Support
We also offer remote desktop support using a state-of-the-art secure
connection package which requires no preparatory software installation.
You have ultimate control at all times, and each connection requires your
specific consent. This allows us to resolve certain kinds of problems
without attending on site 6 , reducing response times and office disruption.
All you need to do is call us up, and we will talk you through the steps
required to connect. We offer this service at 25% discount off your
normal rate 7 .
Schools Colleges & Charities
A 15% discount is available to charities and government funded
educational establishments. However this also lowers the call priority to
level 2. This discount only applies to monitoring and support agreement
and call-out charges.
Notes:
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All quoted prices are exclusive of VAT. VAT is chargeable at the standard rate.
Monitoring and support agreement fees are to be paid monthly in advance by standing order.
Minimum monitoring and support agreement term is 12 months
Discounts applied where available.
1 Server small fixes and preventative measures identified by the monitoring, up to half hour
per day. We will contact you regarding items that require purchasing or significant labour
expenditure.
2 Total inclusive time limited to 30 mins per day.
3 Response Times: An engineer will respond to all calls as quickly as possible. Priority will be
given to customers on Professional services, but the business criticality of the problem will
also be taken into account.
4 Minimum charge 1 hour
5 A client is a PC, laptop, notebook
6Remote support will not be appropriate for all problems or all machines. Our engineers will
advise the most appropriate course of action.
7 Minimum charge 30 mins
Internet Hosting
Web hosting is a cost-effective way to get any small to medium sized business
on the Internet. Email addresses are included in the hosting package, so your
emails can be sent from an address which gives your company name (i.e.
you@yourdomain.co.uk) giving a more professional image.
You can then have a simple holding page with contact details or have a website
designed to advertise your business and make it a virtual salesman by bringing
in business - see our Web Design section for more information.
Managed Service
You don't even need to own a computer - we will manage your Internet site for
you, including:
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Domain name management
Setting up users and email
Monthly Broken Link checks
Search engine submission
Page rank Reporting
Here are some of the great features that are included with each Web Hosting
account:
Basic
Professional
Linux
Windows
Linux
Windows
Disk Space
1024MB
1024MB
2048MB
2048MB
Bandwidth
2048MB
2048MB
4096MB
4096MB
Email Users
20
20
200
200
Apache
IIS
Apache
IIS
Optional
Optional
Antivirus
Anti-Spam
Web Mail
Control Panel
Web Server
FTP Access
Statistics
SSL
Server Side Includes
ASP
ASP .Net - 3.5
Optional
Perl CGI
PHP
MS Access
MySQL
SQL Server
Optional
CGI Library
Front Page
Server Extensions
.co.uk Domain
Cost Per Year
£50*
£50*
£100*
£100*
Managed Service:
Cost Per Year
£100*
£100*
£200*
£200*
* All prices are exclusive of VAT
Curtis Consulting IT Limited
Monitoring and Support Application Form
Level of Cover:
Professional  Tailored 
No of Servers:
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No of Clients: ________
Price per month excluding VAT (To be paid by standing order,) £___.__ Ref: ________
I have read and accept the conditions of sale of goods and supply of services (available on the
CCL website or on request). I understand that payment is one month in advance followed by a
minimum of 11 payments by Standing Order. All prices are exclusive of VAT. Any price other
than those stated previously must be accompanied by a reference number obtainable from
Curtis Consulting Limited.
Signed ___________________________
Position
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Name ____________________________
Date
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Company Name ______________________________________________________________
Address
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Post Code
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Telephone
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Please provide me with a comprehensive audit of my hardware for insurance purposes and
company records. I understand that a one off cost of £10 per unit will be charged. I wish to
receive the information on *Disk / Paper copy. *Delete where appropriate.
Internet Hosting Application Form
Level of Service:
Basic Un-Managed 
Professional Un-Managed 
Price per year (To be paid by cheque in advance)
Basic Managed 
Professional Managed
£____.__
I have read and accept the conditions of sale of goods and supply of services (available on the
CCL website or on request). All prices are exclusive of VAT. Any price other than those stated
previously must be accompanied by a reference number obtainable from Curtis Consulting
Limited.
Signed ___________________________
Position
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Name ____________________________
Date
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Company Name ______________________________________________________________
Address
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Post Code
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Telephone
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Domain
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(If available)
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Curtis Consulting IT Limited
STANDING ORDER AUTHORITY
Instructions to your Bank to pay Standing Orders
Please complete and return to: Curtis Consulting IT Limited
20, Breckhill Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4GP.
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details
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Branch
Sort Code
Lloyds Bank
Nottingham – Old Market Sq
30-96-18
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Account Number
Curtis Consulting IT Limited
50833260
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(Don’t Forget the VAT)
Date of First Payment
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st
Commencing
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PO Box 8673
Nottingham
NG5 0AS
England
Tel: +44 (0)844 414 1433
Fax: +44 (0)844 414 1431
Email: info@curtisconsulting.com
URL: www.curtisconsulting.com